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Columbine Black Barlow

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow'
$12.95

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Columbine Black Barlow (Aquilegia 'Black Barlow')

Black Barlow bears fully double, spurless pompom flowers in deepest blackcurrant-purple - so dark they read black against the ferny blue-green foliage. A gothic beauty for late spring borders and moody flower arrangements.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Columbine Black Barlow

✔ Near-black double blooms - dramatic pompoms in dark plum.

✔ Cottage heirloom style - the Barlow strains date back centuries.

✔ Elegant height - stems to 70-80cm above lacy foliage.

✔ Superb cut flower - unforgettable in a vase.

✔ Cool climate reliable - thrives on frost.

🏡 How to Use Columbine Black Barlow in Your Garden

✅ Dramatic borders - stunning against silver, lime and white.

✅ Woodland edges - moody tones in dappled light.

✅ Cutting gardens - the florist's dark accent - the 140mm pack of ten plants a picking row.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

  • Position: Morning sun or dappled shade; cool, rich, drained soil.
  • Spacing: 30cm apart in drifts.
  • Best Planting Time: Autumn to early spring.
  • Watering & Care: Moist through spring; deadhead or leave a few heads to self-sow. Cut foliage back mid-summer for fresh growth.

❔ FAQs About Columbine Black Barlow

Does it come true from seed?
Mostly - Barlows are famously stable, though open pollination can add surprises over the years.

Is it really black?
Deep blackcurrant purple - in shade and evening light it reads black; sunlight reveals the plum depths.

Perennial or annual?
A perennial that dies down each summer and returns for years, self-sowing gentle colonies.

Height: 0.8
Width: 0.4
Native to: Europe
Foliage type: Deciduous
Growth rate: Moderate
Light: Full Sun Partial Shade
Water: Moderate

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Columbine Black Barlow (Aquilegia 'Black Barlow')

Black Barlow bears fully double, spurless pompom flowers in deepest blackcurrant-purple - so dark they read black against the ferny blue-green foliage. A gothic beauty for late spring borders and moody flower arrangements.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Columbine Black Barlow

✔ Near-black double blooms - dramatic pompoms in dark plum.

✔ Cottage heirloom style - the Barlow strains date back centuries.

✔ Elegant height - stems to 70-80cm above lacy foliage.

✔ Superb cut flower - unforgettable in a vase.

✔ Cool climate reliable - thrives on frost.

🏡 How to Use Columbine Black Barlow in Your Garden

✅ Dramatic borders - stunning against silver, lime and white.

✅ Woodland edges - moody tones in dappled light.

✅ Cutting gardens - the florist's dark accent - the 140mm pack of ten plants a picking row.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

❔ FAQs About Columbine Black Barlow

Does it come true from seed?
Mostly - Barlows are famously stable, though open pollination can add surprises over the years.

Is it really black?
Deep blackcurrant purple - in shade and evening light it reads black; sunlight reveals the plum depths.

Perennial or annual?
A perennial that dies down each summer and returns for years, self-sowing gentle colonies.

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